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12 counter-drone companies hiring in Europe
European companies building counter-drone products, with hiring locations and hiring areas checked in June 2026.
DefenceJobs.org·Jun 19, 2026
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Czechia built a drone industry in three years
Czech drone companies went from near-zero to autonomous strike drones, swarm AI and mobile factories in three years. One was firebombed in March 2026.
DefenceJobs.org·Apr 14, 2026
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Six European defence companies with barely any competition
A Budapest radar company supplies eight NATO armies. A Czech firm makes inflatable tanks that absorb real missiles. Six companies filling gaps nobody else can.
Defence24, Radio Prague International, Army Recognition·Apr 13, 2026
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Europe is finally learning to watch its seabed
After Nord Stream and the Eagle S anchor drag, European startups are building the sensors, AUVs and comms Baltic Sentry needs to protect undersea cables.
Naval News, NATO, Atlantic Council, EU-Startups·Apr 12, 2026
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Europe's counter-drone industry is being built from scratch
Belgium had no counter-drone systems. Now a new European industry is racing from prototypes to thousands of interceptors per month, and the field is wide open.
DefenceJobs.org·Apr 10, 2026
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Europe's ground robots move from test to factory floor
Ukraine proved unmanned ground vehicles work at scale. Now European companies are racing to build production lines and the software to connect them.
DefenceJobs.org·Apr 8, 2026
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European drone and autonomous systems companies hiring in 2026
From aerial surveillance to ground robotics and counter-drone, European autonomous systems companies are hiring across 10 countries. Where to apply now.
DefenceJobs.org·Mar 28, 2026
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Helsing and HENSOLDT Partner on CA-1 Europa AI Combat Drone
Munich-based Helsing and HENSOLDT have partnered on the CA-1 Europa, an AI-piloted autonomous combat aircraft capable of solo missions and swarm operations. First flight is targeted for 2027.
Breaking Defense·Feb 20, 2026
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EU Defence Roadmap Targets €800bn Spending Surge with Startup Support
European Commission's Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap acknowledges need for "profound transformation", proposing €1bn fund for startups and AGILE programme to compress procurement from 5-7 years to 6-12 months.
European Commission·Dec 13, 2025
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NATO Defence Accelerator Selects 150 Companies in Record Cohort
NATO's DIANA programme selected 150 companies from 3,700 applications in its largest cohort to date, with participants receiving €100,000 in Phase 1 funding and access to 200+ test centres.
NATO·Dec 10, 2025
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European Defence Innovation: September 2025 Summary
European defence innovation has shifted from following to leading in specific domains, particularly counter-drone and autonomous systems. Ukraine conflict continues driving rapid requirement changes and accelerated fielding timelines.
DefenceJobs.org·Sep 30, 2025
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European Defence Spending Hits Record €343 Billion
New EDA data reveals the scale of Europe's defence buildup - and the challenges ahead
DefenceJobs.org·Sep 4, 2025